Estates Manager

Gonville & Caius College; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gonville & Caius College in Cambridge seeks an Estates Manager to support the Domestic Bursar in strategic management of the college’s built environment, including numerous listed buildings in central Cambridge and other properties across the city.

You will lead project development from inception to completion, oversee multi-year capital expenditure planning, ensure compliance with Listed Building Consent and conservation area requirements, and promote sustainability and safety across the

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Hold a relevant professional qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible to the Domestic Bursar for the overall condition of the College's built environment.
• Understand implications of Listed Building Consents and Conservation Areas and advise on potential project impacts; own the LBC approval process and monitor the log.
• Work with the Domestic Bursar and Operational HoDs Team to ensure Buildings and Infrastructure are fit for purpose.
• Develop, plan and execute Projects from inception to completion as directed.
• Develop and maintain a multi-year costed programme for Capital Expenditure projects.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Team working

Problem solving

Multi-project handling

Education

Degree level education

Professional qualification

Membership of professional body

Job description

As Estates Manager you will assist the Domestic Bursar in the strategic management of the large and varied operational estate much of which consists of beautiful listed buildings in central Cambridge. You will also manage a range of other properties, large and small in various parts of the city in conservation areas. The role is busy and varied, and you will be equally likely to represent the College to outside contractors. Your main purpose will be to ensure that the College's Built Environment is fit for purpose.

Main duties and Responsibilities

• To be responsible to the Domestic Bursar for the overall condition of the College's built environment
• To understand the implications of the requirements of Listed Building Consents and Conservation Areas in relation to College property, and to offer proactive advice internally on their potential impact on projects from time to time. To own the LBC approval process and monitor the log
• To work in collaboration with the Domestic Bursar and Operational HoDs Team to ensure that the College's Buildings and Infrastructure are fit for purpose
• To develop, plan and execute Projects from inception to completion (or part thereof) as directed
• To develop and maintain a multi-year costed programme for Capital Expenditure projects
• To operate as the lead person from the College, where appropriate, in the design process for and execution of Capital Projects
• To be responsible for the sustainability of the estate including putting in place short-, medium- and long-term strategies for reduction in energy consumption and water usage
• Development Planning - to assist in the preparation of long-term plans for development, detailed surveys of buildings/facilities, option studies into proposed works, impact statements to support Capital Projects and major refurbishments and project execution
• To work with colleagues to promote and maintain the highest standards of professionalism in the operation, maintenance and development of the College's estate
• To promote health and safety best practice and thereby do all that can reasonably be expected to safeguard the College's good reputation
• To attend and contribute to College meetings as required
• To ensure that the College community and the broader local community are consulted upon and kept properly informed of project works which might impact them

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant professional qualification
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• membership of a relevant professional body

Key skills

• Project Management
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to demonstrate the professional credibility required to work collaboratively across project and organisational boundaries
• Strong Team working ethic
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple small and larger projects

Work experience

• Substantial Project management experience
• Previous experience of working in an Estates Management or development role
• Previous experience of working with an Estate consisting of a significant number of listed buildings

Budget responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a multi-year costed programme for Capital Expenditure projects
• Monitor the budgets for individual projects
• Forecast and monitor utility usage for the college

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